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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-20

Theater Manager.
"Harry J.. Leavitt," one of the conspirators
In the Haddock murder, ana the man who
was first to charge the crime to Arensdorf, s
Jew, his true name being Herman Levi This
change Of name, Ieavitt says, was made for
business purposes, Levi not being much of
q stage name" He was born in New
York city, and at an early age became
variety actor. He also travelled
extensively, having visited nea:ly every prn-
cipal city in the United States. After few
years experience "a an actor, Leavitt be ,ams
a manager of theatrical tTolpes AMI finally
started variety theater in Leavenworth, Kan.
This place, from reliable accounts, was low
dive, where liquor was sold in defiance of the
prohibition laws of that Stata, AMI where
questionable perform ,nces were given for the
titutes. In January, 1856, 1eavitt came TO
ing it the Standard theater This place was
closed during the summer, and Leayitt had
just returned to the city after an eastern trip
when the conspiracy was formed. He made
costly improvements in his theater ami was
preparing to reopen the place when ths crime
Of August 3 cut short his plans.
Leavitt is rather tall aud heavy. handsome
FORM neatly dressei, wears a light mustache
and has brown ewes. He is gentlemanly IN
his bearing and IL good talker Bis tesii-
mony when on the witness stand was given
directly, intelligently and in good language,
although som mawllat favored with theatrical
slang and technical expressions His desc ip-
ton of the shooting, as given before the jury,
was dramatic in the extreme
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-20

Who Sat on the Bench During Arens-
DORIS Trial.
c. II, Lewis, who patiently and impartially
listened to the trial OF John Arensdorf, and
decided the nice legal points which cons tantly
came up Is typical western judge While
hard on violators of the prohibition laws, bis
conduct of the cases brought before HIM is
uniformly fair and judicial, and it is not un-
til prisoner is decided to be guilty by the
jury that the rigor of his decisions is felt
His court is model of order aud dispatch,
his decisions are made promptly and firmly,
and he tOlcrates no sparring among attorneys
nor levity In the audience. Judge Lewis is
said to bear remarkable resemblance to Gen.
Grant during his younger days, and those who
have seen him readily note the similarity of
expression. His kindly mouth is balanced by
q square and determined jaw, and his welf-
shaped head bears witness of the qualities Of
mind and heart which go to make up the
proper candidate for the bench.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-20

The Martyred Minister'S Active Efforts to
Enforce the Law.
Geo c. Haddock, Pastor Of the First N. E
Church in Sioux City, was the first person to
make an active and determined effort to en-
force the law. He preached in favor Of it,
worked for it, and finally entered the courts
as prosecuting witness against saloon-keep
crs and liquor dealers.
Mr. Haddock was borr at Watertown, N Y,
in 1884, making him So years OF age at the
time of his deat1. His education was gained
ut the Black River Institute, Watertown,
where he was regarded as a fine scholar and
remarkable youthful orator. He learned the
trade OF printer, and after working as .
journeyman few years became the publisher
Of paper vt Beaver Dam, Wis When 20
years of age he married Miss Cordelia Herrick.
He entered the university at Port Washington,
Wis; in 1853, and subsequently was located
at Clinton, Waukesha, Oshkosh, RipOn, Apple
came to Iowa in 1889, and was tirst
located at Burlington From there he went TO
Fort Dodge, and in October, 1885, assumed his
pastorste at Sioux City. For years Mr.. Had
dock had been prominent in temperance work,
and an ardent prohibitionst He was man
of aggressive temperament and tremendous
energy. When convinced that he was in the
right he went straight ahead with vie W and
determination that cared not for pinched fin
gers. Although greatly beloved by his church
people, who knew him famtllariy, and ad-
mired for his bravery by all who love manii-
ness, his plain spoken truths were sometimes
cutting. and he was one to gain enemies
among those whom he opposed
Snch was the man who entered upon the
work of closing Sioux City's saloons. He re-
allied that it was an arduous and danger ous
tlsk, and his friends recall remarks which
even lead TO the belief that he expected
death or great bodily injury. but
his was q nature which never quailed in the
line Of duty Hewas man Of powerful frame
and nerve, and this, added to his pluck and
determination made him dangerous man to
ttitc wi h. 1t is probable that, had the origi-
nal conspiracy to beat him been carried out
soma one OF his assxilants would have come
out with broken head Some years before
his death, during q temperance agitation 1t
Sheboygan Falls, Wis, Mr.. Haddock va. At
tackled and brutally beaten by crowd of
roughs. who warned him to leave tho vicinity
and save his life In the face Of these threats
Mr.. Haddock insisted on returning and speak
ing again, when he was not moiested
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-20
TREMENDOUS SENSATION.
The Crime ArOuxes Public Indignation and
Brings Stern Demands for Justice.

Brings Stern Demands for Justice.
Every reader OF this paper is aware Of the
tremen ous sensation which this awful crime
produced 1t was felt that the assassination
Of Haddock had cast stain upon Sioux City
and the State; that the open defiance Of law
which had disgraced her go long had cuimi-
mated in the insvltible result of rebellion
The moment that shot was fired, the instant
the first drop Of blood was spilled from that
sturdy heart, occurred q revolution OF senti-
ment in Sioux City such as is seldom expert
enced Those who had been lukewarm grew
suddenly hot: those who cared neither for
prohibition nor ntl-prohibition stood up for
law and order; the city couacil, which but .
few months before assisted in incubating the
lawless state Of affairs by openly collecting
a license from business conducted in def
ance Of the laws Of the State, became ashamed
OF self and voted money for funeral ex-
penses and to aid iu conviction OF the guilty
ones, the resolution being introduced BY
liauor seller and violent anti-prohibitionist
Gov. Lar ab 30 offered q reward Of $3.50 for
the apprehension and conviction OF the muir
derer. This, swelled by the offers OF the city,
The Methodist Conference and other orgaulza-
tons, made reward OF ~, 500. which stimu-
lated the authorities in efforts at detection.
But the officers we're hampered by sentiment
on the part Of certain cement which would
not down, an the c1roner's Jury, which sat
for many weary weeks found II dimcult -
fasten the crime upon any particular. person
as the one who fired the shot
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-20

sometimes almost tragic proceedings. The
following account of his life Ia condensed from
for the defensN.
John Areasdorf was born in the town OF
Heinstereit Belgium, in the year 1851. His
father was farmer of moderate means. At
the 'roper age John was sent to school, where
education His father not being able to longer
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-20
IGNORING THE LAW.
Development of Organized Efforts to Defeat
tho Will Of the People.


tho will of the People.
Therefore prohibition, though i had been
adopted by popular vote and by an over
iwhelming majority, was anything but popular
with large and formidable class OF citizens
IN many cities especially the idea obtained that
the closing Of saloons AMI drinking Places
would "hurt the town" The 10 . OF rcvcnue
lsttending tho licensing Of these places was de-
lplor0d, and, in some eases, saloons were Ii
|censed ~ before tho adoption of the prohibi-
Etion amendment While this courte is not to
be understood as in actual defiance of the
State law, still an effort was made 10 collect
licenses from all saloons which did run, with
|tacit understanding that such as paid should
not bo interfered with by tn, municipal au-
|thorities This course was adopted in Sioux
City, and sanctioned and approved by ma
1ority Of her citizens. The celebrated "busi-
mesa mems pc iion," was simply pabiic ex-
preston OF sentiment, resolving that the sa-
aoons ought not to be interfered with
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-20
Tho Distinguished Attorney Who Was
Prominent In the Defense.

g. " Argo OF LIE Mars. Iowa, may be men
toned ~ chief among the attorneys for the
defense. Mr.. Argo il . man Of years and ex-
perience, has been the leading attorney Of his
county for long time, aud is particularly
sdroit in croes-examining witnesses. As .
speaker his manner is impressive and sincere,
rather than dramatic or eloquent The ease
and readiness with which be brings objections
to nearly every question asked BY his oppon-
ents was forcibly illustrated during tho recent
lo0al contest
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-20

Chief OF the States ATTIC rneys In the Arens-
dOrf Trial.
stephen NJ Marsh, principal of the States
attorneys in this case, has had a long and brill
liant experience rs prosecutor. Previous to
the recent change he had been district attor-
ney for several terms, and in the fall of 1886
was elected county attorney, the Office Of dis
though skiilful and adroit questioner Mr..
Marsh practices none OF the bu,ldozing tao
tics so common to prosecuting attorneys, his
treatment OF witnesses and illusions to pris-
oners being uniformly kind and courteous.
He is an eloquent speaker and particularly
happy in the faculty Of bringing out dramatic
10 . man of handsome presence, has dark,
curly hair and beard and wears gold-rimmed
eye glasses. He is tireless worker and has
accomplished the work Of the trial just ended
in . complete and satisfactory manner
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-20
VALLANDIGHAM A REPUBLICAN,.
He Is to Formally Announce His With
drawai from the Democracy.

He Is to Formally Announce His With
drawai from the Democracy.
columbus (Ol speciaLl
political sensation has been caused
here by the announcement that Chief
Clerk Charles N. Vallandigham of the SEN
ate. who officiated in the same capacity in
the Democratic body before the four Ham
ilton County frauds were unseated last
spring, would address the Garfield Club of
this city formally announc ng his with
drawal from the Democratic party. MIR.
Vellandigham played conspicuous part
in the exciting scenes of year ago, but
Just before the fight to Kentucky because
he refused to steal tie journal of the Sen
ate. He will give his reasons for leaving
The party and expose the plans Of the
Democratic majority during those lroublous
times. He will speak in an interesting
way about the mysterious disappearance Of
the Senate journal and why he prepared
new one. All these and many other things
in connection with the Senate troubles of
last winter will make the groundwork of
his address. This announcement will un-
doubtedly. call down another storm Of
wrath upon the head OF Mr.. Vallandigham,
but in controversion OF this he will say that
he has suffered enough from unjust criti-
cism and proposes to right himself
General Backs Appoinises.
The political statistician OF the New York
Tribune has been analyzing General
Blacks d str button Of patronage, and he
finds that the General is taking good care
Of his Congressional district primarily, and
OF the State of Illinois secondarily. In
less than two years he has made forty ap-
pointments and fourteen promotions of H.
linois people in his bureau. Hc lives in
the Fifteenth Congressional District, which
10 represented by Republican. That dis
trict has received eleven of the forty ap.
pointments and two Of the fourteen promo
tons. and is represented In the salary list
by the pretty sum Of $22, ,430. as compared
with $55, 500 for the remaining nineteen
Congressional districts. The ten Demo-
cratic districts have received twenty three
appointments and promotions, with salaries
amounting to $50. 400, about one third 70.
ing to tho two districts represented BY
Springer aud Townshend, who are stanch
friende OF Black, and only ono appoint
ment at 81 500 year to Col. Norrison's
district. Col. Morrison evidently is not Z
Black man. The nine Republican dis
tricts aside from the Fifteenth, in which
Black lives, have received eighteen ap-
p0intments and promotions with sAlasies
amounting TO e2l. 400 ner year. Out of
one hundred men appointed BY him q
special examiners, Eftsen, or moro than
one-ssventh, are from Illinois. while ~
remainder are distributed among the othes
ttiry-seven Etates, and of the dfteeu mi,
uois appointments hvs srs credited u ~
distriA u which Conuissionef Black
lives.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-20
Sioux Citys Intrepid and Experienced Chief
OF Police.

OF Police.
James Melon, Chief Of Police Of Sioux City,
who went to California after bismarck, and
secured his important statement, was a val
liable witness ON the II al Mr. Melon is about
4! years of age, weighs in the neighborllood of
lS0 pounds and Is strong and daring Mr..
Neon, together with his fellow members Of
the S orx City police force, has worked inde-
fatigably on the case, and WAS firm believer
in Arensdori's quit
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-02
A CASHIERS GRIT.
He Shoots a Burglar and Prevents the
Robbery of n Bank.

He Shoots n Burglar and Prevents the
Robbery of n Bank.
WILMINGTON, DEL, September 3d.
The Farmers Bank at New Castle was en-
tered at an early hour this morning by
masked robbers.
Their movements awoke the Cashisr,
who seized his pistol and fired, wOunding
one of the intruders. His companions
picked up the fallen man and quickly car
ried him out the front door, making their
escape. The bank floor is marked with
blood where he fell.
The robbers got no booty and left behind
them kit of burglars tools, Il wheelbar-
row and a ladder They are supposed to
have come and gone by way of boat in
the river near by.
The burglars Immediately on entering
the building Overpowered, bound and gag
ged VIM. J. Black, U. S. Consul at Nurem-
burg, who was home on a leave OF absence
and stopping with the Cashier, Richard G.
Cooper.
When Mr.. Cooper came OIL the scene he
was confronted by one of the burglars with
leyeled revolver and the mandate, Don't
say a word" 81 won't" replied Cooper,
instantly leveling and firing his own pistol
and wOunding the rObber who returned
the shot without harming Cooper. Blood
marks led to the suspicion that the wound
ed rObber fell into the river and was
drowned in attempting to escape.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-02
TRIADELPHIA NEWS.


DR.. Cracraft has been confined to his
room this week with a severe attack of the
asthma.
Rev. A. G.. Wincher, of Wheeling, filed
the pulpit in the NJ. +. Church last Sab
bath morning, in the absence of Rev. Gal
way. In the evening he delivered lee
ture to large congregation on the subject,
"a trip TO Germany and back rs seen by
an American" but on account Of the uu-
comfortable condition Of the room he only
got to Germany, promising to conclude at
some future time.
Mrs. John Otto and daughter intend to
visit friends in Baltimore the coming
week.
Charles Wheeler and William Hill will
take in the G. A. Il. excursion to Pitts
burg.
Quite a number of our young folks at
tended private hop given at the residence
Of Mr.. Rine last Thursday evening.
The annual convention of the Ohio
County Sunday Schools was held in the
NJ. Z. church on last Thursday, and was
well attended by the Sunday school enthu.
siasts of the city and county.
The |. D. D. F. lodge Of this place elect
ed DIR. J. T. Carter as q delegate to attend
the convention Of the Grand Lodge which
meets in Wheeling next month.
G. II. Hervey and James Cathell sue
eeeded in bagging two squirrels and two
pheasants one day this week.
Hunters report game as scarce IN this
neighborhOOd.
Mr.. Edward Heryey, of ROney's Point,
was married to Miss Jessie Nichols last
Thursday evening az the residence Of the
bride, Rev. Galway performing the cere-
Nmony.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-02
NEW ATHENS ITEMS.

Special Telegram to he Sunday Register.
NEW ATHENS, o, October Rev.
J. l.. Mills preached at the NJ. f Church
last Sabbath. Mr.. Mills will start for
Kansas shortly, rs he was transferred from
this conference to that State, he is a young
man Of great ability and we wish him
success in his new field.
Miss Blanche Welch who has been visit
ing friends in Wheeling for the last two
weeks, returned home last Wednesday.
Mr.. Dan White who has been sick with
typhoid fever, is able to be around again.
Rev. Stevens will preach for us another
year. Thanks to the conference for send
ing him back.
Miss Maggie johnson, of this place,
left yesterday the Goth inst, for Kansas,
where she expects TO make her home with
her sisters.
MeSsrs. c. f Holmes and W. II. Nc
Farland left for Boston last week where
they expect to enter the seminary.
DR.. Will NJ. Burgess, of this place, is
talked of as a Democratic candidate for
State senator for this district. The Doctor
would be hard man to defeat. we wish
he may get the nomination.
DR.. J. A. McGrew and Miss Mollie A.
Hammond, an accomplished young lady
of this place, were married on September
22nd. Success TO them,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-02

A woman Graves admiration or apprecis-
ton as naturally as flower Graves the
sunlight. If the flower does not receive
the light through the open window, it
will strain toward crevice in the wall,
even if it warps itself out of shape in the
effort. II the light comes freely and gen
erously through the window it does not
lean toward the crevice, unless it springs
from deformed root.
The most delightful Irritation of all is .
Irritation between husband and wife. l
saw a dear old couple of sixty summers CO
quoting with each other not long ago. He
gave her such tender glaDces, wrapped her
shawl about her, held her hand and smiled
upon her as calamity as if she were prize
vet to be won. 1t was really beautiful
sight.
know another charming mana young
er one-who is so full of pretty compli-
ments and quick appreciation and cavalier
attentions TO his much-admired wife that
she finds the praises Of other men like wa
ter after wine" When the professional
male flirt signs and tells her, ''All his life
he has cherished dream of an ideal wo-
man-only at last to find her in the pos
session of another" she laughs in his face
it sound so spurious compared TO the
ring Of true love she finds in her husband g
tender expressions.
While Irritation does not deserve to be
called the spice of life, it is certainly one
of LIES spicy condiments. 1t should be
INDUCED in sparingly, like all condiments.
The man or woman who has reached mid
die life without participating in flTta-
ton has no doubt missed an interesting
experience. But should not advise any
tardy effort toward achievement in that
line, rs in this matter the old adage OF
better late than never does not apply.
ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-02
COMPOSITION ON WOMEN.
Tommrs Opinion of the Gentler Sex
Drawn From His Mothers Action.


Wimmin amt Good fur mulch now
daise, onless tha is bruug up thea rite WI.
Mi pa SEES so. HGa Ses his mutbcr was
thea rite sOrte. Nh ma seq, she Thanks
her Stars that she amt like hur. Wimmin
blougs to sowing Societies. The Mines
tur's wife OllwaiS has the NlOaSt to say.
Mi ma amt going to cum under her Roofs,
not by a Jug full. Ma SEES the Minestur's
wife Incident Think Hurselt sutCh drettnl
Big punEinS, shea amt no smarter
than thea other Wimmen round herr, even
Ii shea has got a Cdgukated man for Hus-
band. Thea tried hard Enuf' to ketCh him.
Ma could had the Minestur for hur man,
But shea didn't Want him. Shee told mi
pa so. Hee got mad aud hol!ered, "Whi
in BazeS Didn't VOC? Il wood hin
streek Of good luck fur mea if yOu had. y
Ma scs, men Haint got no manners, and
theatre Telnpers il so OnTuly. Wimmin
make Good sculemOms. Tha kant Handel
a Teller as Well as a man ken. Thea teacher
licked my big brother the other da.
His name is JOhnoway, bat we call Him
Josh for short His Licking done him lots
of Good Josh sawed thea teechers cbare
ley part waise off, and When hee sOt down
it brOak and hee went of thee Platform
Backwards, lickity shoot. Josh blamed it
onto Thee Feller what sets with him, hut
| seen Josh do it and told tina teacher on
him. Hee yan6ed Josh out on Thee fore
and give him Boss busting. Josh how'd
40 VOC Good heer him good waiSe OF.
When recess Time cum and us Fellers was
a pilipg out onto the pla Grounds, Josh
sed; Tommy, you jest Waite till Wee git
hoami II don't Tan yur Hide 700 may
Call me A scallowag" But hsa haint had
no CHAINS TO pitch onto mea, so fur, cause
told Pa and hee Heaps his i've on Him.
Sick wimmin is lots of Trubhel. Thea
mOaI 700 waite on them thee Better tina
enjoy thareselves. A fu dase ago Mi Ma
went to see A wuman what was sick. Hur
man was a hooking Hur sum GrOOel.
When hea karried it to bur she sed: ''Goo
haint got no Sault into this hear grOOel,
how ken 700 pxeckt Nee to git well this
Wa? TsYe it ava and sault it," When
hea got that dun and cum back shea sed:
How it's too saultp. | kant Never git
well this wa. YOu hain't got no Judge
ment. Thro it out, and kOoke me Sum
moar." Hee hooked Up anuther
mess, and tOoke it to hur And sed: Hear
is tina sault sellur, now sault your Grub to
suite yoorselfe." She askd mi ma, Did
VOC ever see such A man? He haint got
no sympathi tur my SuherinS. | Don't
bleeve hee kares if git well or not. But
Don't Want mi children to have A step
muther, shea mite raise them the rong wa.
Perhaps, After was Ded and gone, hea
mite think of this groOel bisneSs and feal
sorri. No matter how much hee mice tare
srounde And how, that. woOdn'HB Bring me
back" Mi teecher SEES, mi compOSiShuns
is impruveing aul Thee Time.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-02

THE recent contemplate attack on Mr..
w. NJ. CLEMENTS, General Manager of the
B. x O., has called forth lengthy and
very interesting communication from
Grafton, on the subject Of the l.. and ..
and politics, in which the writer deals
only with undeniable facts The base at
tempt to iDime Mr.. CLEMENTS, who is be
loved by his boys all along the line, Is
repudiated and condemned by Republi-
cans who are in positions 10 know much
more about the B. and D. and Mr.. Glenn
ENTs than does the editor Of the IRtstii-
geRecr-the latter being charged with orig
mating the attack, since no Republican in
Grafton can be found to father it.
Mr.. CLEMENTS is an honorable gentle
man, who has instituted reforms in the
workings Of the B. and o, that have made
him the idol of the boys" all Of whom
now have equal chances of promotion. 1t
is the height of folly for 4 partisan or
gan to Islander man who is 80 universally
respected by men of all political parties in
West Virginia.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-02

There are about 400 machines in New
England capable of producing $50 pins per
minute, or 5000 per hour, or 10000 per
800 days, or $500, 600, 900 per year for the
400 machines, which, with nearly as many
more machines outside of New England,
will increase the capacity TO at least Is
OO0, 900, 600 pins per year, or equal to one
pin per day for every inhabitant of the
United States, which is double the amount
mead